Synonyms: robust
Definition: rough and crude
Usage: a robust tale
Similar words: unrefined
Definition: (used of persons and their behavior) not refined; uncouth
Usage: how can a refined girl be drawn to such an unrefined man?
Synonyms: robust
Definition: sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
Usage: a robust body; a robust perennial
Similar words: beefy, buirdly, burly, strapping, husky
Definition: muscular and heavily built
Usage: a beefy wrestler; had a tall burly frame; clothing sizes for husky boys; a strapping boy of eighteen; `buirdly' is a Scottish term
Similar words: big-boned
Definition: having a bone structure that is massive in contrast with the surrounding flesh
Similar words: big-chested, chesty
Definition: marked by a large or well-developed chest
Usage: he was big-chested, big-shouldered and heavy-armed
Similar words: broad-shouldered, square-shouldered, big-shouldered
Definition: having broad shoulders
Usage: big-shouldered and heavy-armed
Similar words: cast-iron, iron
Definition: extremely robust
Usage: an iron constitution
Similar words: hardy, stalwart, stout, sturdy
Definition: having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
Usage: hardy explorers of northern Canada; proud of her tall stalwart son; stout seamen; sturdy young athletes
Similar words: hardy
Definition: able to survive under unfavorable weather conditions
Usage: strawberries are hardy and easy to grow; camels are tough and hardy creatures
Similar words: half-hardy
Definition: (of plants) requiring protection from frost
Usage: half-hardy annuals
Similar words: heavy-armed
Definition: having massive arms
Usage: he was big-chested, big-shouldered and heavy-armed
Similar words: square-built
Definition: broad and solidly built
Similar words: vigorous
Definition: strong and active physically or mentally
Usage: a vigorous old man who spent half of his day on horseback- W.H.Hudson
Synonyms: robust
Definition: strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
Usage: the experiment yielded robust results; a robust faith
Similar words: strong
Definition: having strength or power greater than average or expected
Usage: a strong radio signal; strong medicine; a strong man
Synonyms: full-bodied, racy, rich, robust
Definition: marked by richness and fullness of flavor
Usage: a rich ruby port; full-bodied wines; a robust claret; the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee